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Bring your Pythons to the comp.

The La Sportiva Python Climbing Shoe with Vibram XS Grip2 sole was engineered to excel in competitions, in the gym, and at the crag. Sticky rubber over the toes and full rubber coverage on the outside of the heel let you step up your footwork a notch for seriously steep routes.

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Awesome Shoe

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

Fit:
Runs large

Bought a pair of these to keep as my "nice shoes" for when I need that extra bit of grip or precision. So far, they've done amazingly well. They're incredibly sensitive, so using precise footwork is a breeze and they grip amazingly well. I wear a 45.5 normally, but I bought these in a 44 because I wanted a snug fit. I would say they run large, but not ridiculously so.

Comment on Andato's review »

Great stuff

Climbing shoe reviews should always be taken with a grain of salt. The best shoe is what fits your feet best and performs for the type of climbing that you do.

Having said that, I'm really happy with the Pythons. Soft and sensitive. Mine have stretched with use and heel hooking and toe hooking still remain solid. smearing and smedging work well. Edging, meh. Initially used just for bouldering and it was great. After stretching out it becomes a more mellow all-around shoe that I can leave on comfortably for an hour or two.

Comment on ith105309803's review »

Great climbing shoes

Familiarity:
I've used it several times

Fit:
Runs small

These shoes feel great and work better. There is a little bit of dead space under my heel, but the shoes are really flexible and allow you to get your feet exactly how you want them on the rock. I think they run a bit small, but most La Sportiva does. Oh, and they dye your feet orange. Great shoes so far, I look forward to breaking them in.

I would go a half size smaller than your Miura's. From what I've heard they stretch a little more than the Miura's. I'm currently in the velcro Miura's and I love them. I am able to set up orders with 2 sizes if you wanted and offer you a free return label for the one that doesn't fit. Email me directly if that is something you would be interested in doing. I can also see what discount I can get you on them too!

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Great Bouldering Shoe!

Familiarity:
I've used it several times

Fit:
Runs large

I personally love these shoes! They have a great heel cup that really suctions to your foot. The break in period was a bit painful but the end result is way worth it. I ordered a size 43 1/2 in Pythons, which is a half size down from my Solutions. These shoes have amazing sensitivity but have more power in the toe than moccasyms. They do smear descent, but step into these badboys and you'll find they truly shine on heel hooking overhung routes! I would definitely buy these again and have recommended these to a couple of guys at the gym.

Comment on ale2080380757's review »

Awesome shoes

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

I love these - super sensitive and super snug. Best shoes I have had since Boreal discontinued the Vector back in the 90's... I have small heels (and probably foot volume overall) and most men's shoes have sloppy heels. Not with these though.

As others note theses stretch a LOT - I wear a size 44 hiking boot and got a 41. After 8 mo or so of gym climbing 2 X week the heel is not as snug as first, but still pretty good. I also just sent them in for their first re-sole. The XS Grip 2 rubber was great.

Comment on Bob's review »

My favorite Sportiva shoe

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

Fit:
Runs small

I used to be a die-hard Solutions fan, but the pain caused by climbing in them started to become too much for me. I needed something aggressive, yet comfortable. The Pythons are just that. They have a better heel hook system than the Solutions, and although they are not quite as aggressive, I can actually stand to have them on my feet for more than 10 minutes.

I've had these for about six months, climbing in them maybe a hundred or so sessions(outside + inside), and the rubber is only now starting to degrade to the point where resoling or a new pair will be necessary in another month or two. They do stretch quite a bit, about a solid size and a half.

My only complaint is the top tongue juts out at an awkward angle, making the slipper portion feel a little loose at times.

Otherwise, this is an absolutely bomber shoe and my new go-to for anything about 5.12- and below.

Comment on Travis McKnight's review »

Great shoes, but..

Familiarity:
I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

When I tried these Pythons on at a demo, I immediately fell in love with them. Very solid shoes with great precision. However, I did notice a little wrinkling in the leather at the toe box.. I think it's because these are meant for high volume feet and my feet are probably a tiny bit too thin for them. I ordered a pair online anyway because I thought maybe the ones I had on at the demo were slightly defective? They arrived, tried them on, and even though both shoes said 37, the right shoe was made at least half a size bigger.. they definitely didn't fit me right. Had to return them. I've now decided to go with the Evolve's Nexxo's.

Do I have to downsize Pythons 1.5 sizes...

Not for me. I wear a 39.5 in the Miura VS and a 40 in the Solutions (42-42.5 street shoe) and the 39.5 pythons fit extremely snug out of the box, but I can get my foot in there, so I think I will try them out instead of up-sizing

Hey Gon, I would either stay at the same size or go looser to accommodate the more aggressive shoe. However this all depends on your climbing style. I prefer my climbing shoes to be more comfortable, but some climbers like their shoes to curl their toes more or less. I have found with more aggressive shoes such as the Python i will stay the same size or go larger because the shoe is more uncomfortable in general.

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stick to everything

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

Fit:
True to size

I'v had a pair of pythons for about a year and a half now and they are go to for anything super hard and overhung! they fit nice and snug still even after use and abuse. A great shoe for hard sport or bouldering. It stretched very little so fit accordingly.

Comment on Gabriel's review »

High performance for less $$

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I've put it through the wringer

I absolutly love these shoes, I own two pairs! Prior to the Pythons, I had a pair of La Sportiva Venoms that a buddy gave me for free. The Venoms were a bouldering, sport synthetic slipper. I loved those, they didn't stretch, true fit for a couple years. The Cobras, or the Speedster have more of a "true slipper" fit, but if you want a shoe that is more aggressive and comparable to LaSportiva's higher priced shoes, get the Pythons. People claim that the Solution is the best shoe out there, or others swear by the Testarossas. But after using a slip on shoe for years now, I don't think I'll switch to a velcro strap or laces, getting a slip on shoe is a little bit of a pain but once your in, your in there. You have a snug, secure fit every time without the velcro strap breaking, or figuring out how tight to tie your laces. These are leather so make sure you downsize a size to a size and a half if you want that performance out of them. My only gripe about these is that I bought a second pair to have while I had my first ones resoled, well I bought the same exact size and my newer Pythons fit noticeably bigger. That's why I suggest downsizing maybe as much as a size and a half to two sizes. These shoes have great value for their performance. I think La Sportiva's higher priced shoes are completely overrated and the Pythons are completely underrated when compared to them.

Comment on timsap's review »

Dig Dat Sh00

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

Fit:
Runs large

Really enjoy this shoe for the gym. They are a pretty killer all around shoe. Not very amazing in any particular environment, but they certainly don't lack anywhere. one bit that is super great is the heel. That rind that runs around the back suction cups to your heel which feels great on really pully heel hooks. They are very soft so when you put them on they relax a bit. This is nice because smears can be a lot more comfortable and on steep overhangs you can kind of curl your foot to be aggressive. Like I said earlier this makes it not perfect for anything. Since you have to curl your foot more to keep the shape it's harder to push or pull with your toes while in an over hang (builds toe strength??) Sharp toe is super rad on little pockets and may not be because of the shoe but hand foot matches felt more fluid. Cons to this shoe is definitely the edging, not a lot of power from a push on a small small foot hold. (Builds toe strength??) Sizing for these is way down. I wear a 42.5 street shoe and bought these in a 39.5 and almost wish I got a 39. I have pretty narrow feet so the leather on the top of the foot isn't tight when I put them on. The toe, heel, and ankle strap keeps them on pretty good. length is good from a 42.5 to 39.5, just need to have average width to wider feet. Oh yeah they dye your feet orange when you sweat.

Comment on David S.'s review »

how does these fit higher volume feet with...

Obviously it would be best if you could try it on but this shoe is mostly leather and so it will stretch to fit you better. Also it has a piece of elastic material on top of the shoe would stretch to fit your foot. It is a super ccomfortable shoe so I would give it a try.

I have been wearing a 40.5 in the Mythos....

It will depend a little on how you like your bouldering/crag shoes to fit compared with crack climbing shoes like the Mythos. Personally I like a pair of slippers or velcros to fit a little more snug than my crack/multi-pitch shoes. All things being equal I would suggest that you size down to a 40 in the La Sportiva Python Vibram XS Grip2,

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I want training shoes that won't kill my...

I want training shoes that won't kill my feet after 3 min on the wall. I like my solutions because the fit my tiny heel, but I can't stand them for long... Are these a good option or would you suggest the cobras? another shoe?

Adrienne, The La Sportiva Cobra and Python are very similar shoes and both would provide a good comfortable fit for low volume feet or narrow heels. If I was forced to choose one or the other I would slightly favor the Cobra but that choice is based purely on a personal love of slipper shoes for training. The issue that some people have with slippers is that they don't provide a snug fit for narrower feet over time, but the Cobra is such a good fit to begin with that they have never lost their feel and precision for me.

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Awesome shoe!

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

Fit:
True to size

These were my first pair of aggressive climbing shoes - they have the slingshot rand, so a very technical heel and a downturned toe - and I absolutely love them. I have access to both a gym and outdoor climbing, so I have used them in both elements. I believe they are intended more for gym climbing and excel there, but I like them equally outside.

The fit is as expected. I wear a 40.5 in solutions and have a 41 in these shoes. Toes curl up in the front and push against the rubber for the first couple of sessions, which is a bit uncomfortable, but they do break in and mold to your foot fairly quick and the pain is relieved.

I love the sensitivity of the rubber and the strong toe power that these shoes deliver. I really feel like I can stick onto the tiniest nubs without worry. They can smear if necessary, but probably aren't the best shoes for that purpose.

Comment on John Robinson's review »

best gym / everyday shoes period

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I've put it through the wringer

i use solutions only for outside hard bouldering/ sport but i use these for everything else. its like a more comfertable version of the solutions, i think has better heel and toe hooks better very sensitive and just awesome ive noticed people are either a 5 10 or a la sportiva foot, the 5 10 heels always have a gap and are a little loose no matter how much i downsize but these are perfect. size down obviously since it is a slip on. i wear a 41 solution and went to a 40 in these